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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Getting Ready for Spring........

We have a ton of these cabinet cards. I love to imagine what the people were like........and check out their fabulous clothes. Fabulous to look at. I sure wouldn't want to have to wear all those corsets and petticoats! The photos make wonderful fodder for collages, displays, and many kinds of artwork. I sketched a face from one the other day. Don't laugh now, I'm just learning to draw people.

We are getting ready for spring! There hasn't been many photos lately...but I should have taken some before and after photos. You see, the city has been restoring some more rooms in our building.. the old jail cells. They will house a wonderful art exhibit.........I'll take some pics of the hanging of the exhibit and give you a sneak preview through the blog. The photos depict sights along Route 66. More info on the opening of the exhibit in a future post.

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My name is Joyce and I am the shopkeeper of The Old City Hall Shoppes. I offer a unique blend of antiques, handmade items, gifts, home accents and souvenirs through my shop, Home Again Antiques, and the other dealers who sell their wares at Old City Hall Shoppes. Shopping at Old City Hall Shoppes is a unique experience. Housed as we are, in Pontiac's historic old city hall and firehouse along with the Illinois Rt. 66 Hall of Fame and The Livingston County War Museum, we offer something to appeal to every member of the family. We are just one block off of Pontiac's lovely square. Come visit us soon.